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A member asked:

Is it normal to have pain at the site, of the incision (rt. upper quadrant) 5 months after a lap chole? i lifted my grandchildren.

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Yes: Some mild pain may present upon lifting, this may be due to stretching of adhesions.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 5/4/2013

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